Blue Jays rout Rockies 20-1 on Aug 6, 2025, as Davis Schneider, Vladdy Guerrero Jr., and Bo Bichette power a historic 24-hit offensive explosion. Recap the mayhem.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Sometimes, a baseball game turns into a track meet. On Wednesday night at Coors Field, the Toronto Blue Jays didn't just run; they lapped the field. In one of the most staggering offensive displays in recent memory, the Jays annihilated the Colorado Rockies 20-1, turning the notoriously hitter-friendly ballpark into their personal batting cage.
20 runs on 24 hits, including 6 doubles and 5 home runs. It wasn't just a win; it was a statement.
Just when you think you've seen it all from Davis Schneider, he finds another gear. The fan-favorite utility man was the main event in a game full of highlights, launching two massive home runs and driving in a team-high 5 runs. His first was a solo shot in the 6th, but his second was a true spectacle: a 454-foot monster blast in the 9th inning that put an exclamation point on the evening. When Schneider is locked in like this, the entire lineup feeds off his energy.
This wasn't a one-man show. The heart of the order did serious damage, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking every bit the superstar he is. Vladdy went 4-for-7 with a homer, a double, and 4 RBIs, spraying the ball all over the park. Not to be outdone, Bo Bichette broke the game open early with a crucial three-run homer in the 3rd inning, finishing his night with 4 RBIs. Even Ernie Clement got in on the action with a late-game homer. It was a top-to-bottom onslaught that saw the Jays score in six different innings.
Amidst the offensive fireworks, the newest Blue Jay made his debut. Infielder Buddy Kennedy, called up from Buffalo on Tuesday, went 0-for-2 but drew a walk and scored twice. His promotion came after the team designated catcher Ali Sánchez for assignment, a move that adds more infield versatility to the bench. On the injury front, the news was less positive. The team confirmed that reliever Ryan Burr will require season-ending shoulder surgery after being on the IL since July. Meanwhile, outfielder Anthony Santander's shoulder is still healing and he won't resume hitting for at least a couple more weeks, while top prospect Ricky Tiedemann continues his long road back from Tommy John surgery.
A 20-1 win, even at Coors Field, is the kind of performance that can galvanize a clubhouse. It's a powerful reminder of what this offense is capable of when it's firing on all cylinders. The challenge now is to bottle this energy and carry the momentum forward. One game doesn't make a season, but a beatdown like this sure feels like it could be the start of something special. Let's see if the bats stay hot for the rest of this series.
